Usually deception is a trait that is looked down upon and not praised. Paradoxically, Gail Carson Levine takes a witty approach to this less than amusing topic by sharing a collection of “false apology poems.” The meaning of each poem is subtly enhanced by her illustrator, … [Read more...]
Guest Blog- Nerdy Book Club
Today, I wrote a guest blot that was posted on The Nerdy Book Club website. I have followed this community of bloggers for over a year. They share book reviews, reading projects, and support reading culture. Over the years, the group has critiqued and discussed a plethora of … [Read more...]
Time Traveling Back to the Dreyfus Affair
A couple of weeks ago, I attended the Colorado Council International Reading Association (CCIRA) in Denver. I had the distinct pleasure of listening to one of Marissa Moss’ talks that included a discussion of her book, Mira's Diary: Lost in Paris. Despite my interest in Jewish … [Read more...]
Two Children’s Books for Hanukkah
When my children were growing up, there were a limited number of Hanukkah books for children. Each year since their youth, a variety of books have been published. This year, Kar Ben Publishing (a division of Lerner Publishing Group) added two notable books to the … [Read more...]
Multicultural Picture Book- Jews and Muslims
Finding enough historical facts to create a complete picture is oftentimes impossible. Nevertheless, writers remain persistent when they feel a story needs to be told. Karen Gray Ruelle and Deborah Durland DeSaix fall into this category. After gathering a sufficient amount of … [Read more...]
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